A Collaborative Approach to Systems Design
SOME BACKGROUND
Why you should always play to your strengths
I’m Kate, the systems strategist behind Cofab.
I’ve spent my career working in client services across London, San Francisco, and New Zealand—supporting individuals, small teams, and large organisations alike. From finance to design, I’ve onboarded teams with proprietary tools, guided clients through software setups, and seen one truth hold firm:
We’re all working differently, and most of us aren’t using our tools to their full potential.
We might be surrounded by AI, but the only way to really understand how you work is by asking you the right questions.
Uncovering how you work - where the friction lies, where the gaps are - is what makes this process so satisfying. Because once we truly understand your business, your processes and your priorities, we can design a system that brings everything together with clarity, cohesion and room to grow.
And in fact, that explains why it’s so hard to choose the right tools for your business. How are you expected to find the right ones and avoid all those subscriptions until you truly know what you need? But once we map that out, the rest falls into place: choosing the right platforms without the guesswork, the fluff or the upsell. I’ve done all the tedious experimenting and offer mapping, so you don’t have to!
They say you value what you build. My goal is that by the end of our time together, your systems feel like your own—tailored, intuitive, and designed to help you deliver your best work and grow with confidence.
Kate Riley
Founder
A consultation session, for free
20 minutes is all it needs
FAQs
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I build automations using Zapier or Make, choosing the right tool based on your needs and budget - so you can ditch the admin.
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I typically recommend Notion for its flexibility and customisation, allowing us to tailor a business system specifically for your workflow. However, I’m happy to consider working with another platform, jump on a call and we can discuss it!
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I build in Squarespace because it’s secure, easy to use, great to look at and kitted out with the tools you’ll need to grow your business.
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Of course! The Services I list are a guide and I’m happy to talk over any requirements you have.
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I offer a full tutorial workshop in-person of via video conference and embed video guides into your workspace as reference anytime you get stuck. I also offer a free month of answers to ad-hoc queries after I complete your project.